Russian court jails Griner for nine years; US calls for release

In This Story: Cannabis

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant. Native to Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, the cannabis plant has been used as a drug for both recreational and entheogenic purposes and in various traditional medicines for centuries.

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In This Story: Miscarriage

A miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy during the first 23 weeks. The main signs of a miscarriage include vaginal bleeding, followed by cramping and pain.

Miscarriage Support Services

If you’ve been affected by miscarriage and need someone to talk to, here are a number of services:

US

• March of Dimes – share a story support area
• Share
• Journey Program
• Compassionate Friends

UK

• Miscarriage Association 01924 200799
• SANDS helpline@sands.org.uk 0808 164 3332
• Tommy’s 0800 0147 800

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In This Story: Moscow

Moscow, on the Moskva River in western Russia, is the nation’s cosmopolitan capital. In its historic core is the Kremlin, a complex that’s home to the president and tsarist treasures in the Armoury. Outside its walls is Red Square, Russia’s symbolic center. It’s home to Lenin’s Mausoleum, the State Historical Museum’s comprehensive collection and St. Basil’s Cathedral, known for its colorful, onion-shaped domes.

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